Student Wellbeing
Attendance Matters
The NSW Department of School Education has released a parent information document which outlines why school attendance is compulsory. The document can be accessed here:
A student’s incidental absences can add up. The table below shows that 1 day away from school per fortnight amounts to 4 weeks a year. Additionally, 2 days per fortnight add up to 8 weeks a year.
School refusal
If you are concerned about your child not wanting to attend school please contact the relevant Leader of Student Care or myself. Email addresses are at the bottom of this newsletter. We can arrange an Attendance Improvement Plan (AIP) to improve attendance and punctuality to school.
Being on time for school
Coming late to school can impact learning. It is important to be on time for mentor groups and classes. Late to school by 5 minutes each day amounts to 3 full school days per year. Being late each day by 30 minutes amounts to 18 days per year.
Sharon Stuart
Leader of Student Wellbeing